I love Arlo - is it too popular?

[PoppyH56]

I love the name Arlo but my OH is saying it's becoming too popular. What do we all think? I have 2 weeks left to decide and this is the only one sticking in my mind!

I've never even heard of it so don't think it's that popular.

I know three near me in Scotland, all quite trendy families in general, and all three boys were born in the last 2 years. I think it is definitely having a "moment" in some urban areas. Maybe this generation's Jake or Zack? Nice name though.

It's nice! There are two at DS' nursery but I don't know of any others

I don't think it's hugely popular (I know 2 under 2 and a Milo) but I think it will really date, it feels very 'now'. Not keen on Teddy (this IS very popular) but love Arthur.

I'd say Teddy and Arthur are more popular in my experience. I don't think it's a problem if it's a little bit popular though. I have an unusual name that nobody can spell and its a right pain.

I think it's trendy more than popular, if that makes sense? As in something that's currently a bit hipster, then will probably go more mainstream but end up a bit dated. We've discounted it on that basis, although I did like it early on.

I know 2 born this year out of about 15 babies in my circle of friends/colleagues in London. I think it's a little bit try-hard trendy - like the parents thought it would be unique but actually lots of others thought the same. I think it will date much more than classic and consistently popular names like Harry, James etc for that reason.

I don't know of any, it's a great name, use it ! 😄

It is insanely popular round here at the moment.

I know of 3 so far. The only other name I know multiple of is Teddy/Theodore.

All born in 2016/17.

I know 3, but to my North London ears it always sounds like someone is dropping the "h" from Harlow!

I've come across a few here in East London, quite trendy parents. Also, my 23 year old nephew but his mother was ahead of the curve there!

Isn't Arlo the company who make Cravendale milk?
That's the first thing that came to mind

I like Arlo. It does come up on here now and again, but I don't know any in RL. Teddy and Arthur, however, are EVERYWHERE.

I know three Arlos (in NE London), and agree that it always makes me think of Harlow in Essex.

It's not to popular, popularity with a name is a regional thing any way, If you Google regional baby names bounty there is a great tool that will help you see how popular it is in your area, I'd say use it if you love it.

Yep I know a few. Echo all the other posters who said it's a trendy hipster name. I like it! It's sweet.

Surely the reason you have heard if it is BECAUSE its a trendy "now" name?

Ditto everyone else who "randomly" picks super fashionable names, they just get into your consciousness because they are around so much more. You don't just happen to pick a name that is bang-up trendy from nowhere.

If Winifred or Derek or something was suddenly en vogue, you'd probably be amongst the dozens of parents who suddenly landed on that 'out of the blue' too. Just like Claires and Matthews are everywhere I turn in my own peer group!

The point is, if you like it, use it. Just be prepared to be one of several parents calling the same name across the playground.

I know two. One in se England (3-4 yo) and one in Belfast (2 and a halfish). There's the good dinosaur and Arlo Guthrie too, but can't say I know them irl .

I know four young Arlos in London, but I guess it depends where you live. Its a trendy name that will probably date. Teddy is the same. Arthur probably a bit safer as it's more of a classic name even if it is also popular.

From your list I think Arthur is nicer myself but then I prefer more traditional names. I certainly don't think Arlo is a very popular name, so I'd say use it if that's the only thing putting you off.

I would avoid Teddy; he'll be a man a lot longer than he's a cute little baby and Teddy is not so cute on a 45 year old. At least call him Edward and use Teddy/Ted as a nickname, then he's got a more grown up alternative if he prefers as an adult.

I am due in Nov and absolutely love this name, but like you wondering how popular it is as really don't want to choose a name that is really popular. However no other names I like come close to Arlo.....so think I will wait til he's here and hopefully will know then what to call him!!!

I love this name but I do think it will be very of its time & will seem dated in the future. I know of 4 Arlos under 3...and have hears it called in the park a bit. Gaining massively in popularity (as is Milo I think) & I imagine it will have risen quite a bit in the ONS.

*heard

I have a 3 year old in urban London and we have never met an Arlo at nursery or in other places that small children gather!

The only Arlo I know of is the cat off Bing

Didn't one of the high profile news presenters have a son called Arlo several years ago?

Off topic but what's urban London? Is there a rural London?
Genuine question.